"Toy town" Burano by freya_heaven

Burano Travel Guide: 221 reviews and 684 photos

Burano is a very quaint Island, its a fishing village with very brightly coloured buildings & looks a bit like a toy town. Burano is known for its famous Lace making industry, and even has a lace making museum Consorzio Merlerri di Burano.

Me, on a bridge!!

Views of Burano

Pros and Cons

Pros:Very Pretty, Nice vaporetto ride, Lace
Cons:Busy!

Last visit to Burano: Feb 2003
Intro Updated Feb 20, 2004
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Reviews (3)

Masks Shopping (2)

Masks are very popular in venice, especially around the time of the Venice Carnival. We knew we were going to be... more travel advice

~Sailing to Toy Town~ Transportation (1)

Get vaporetto 14 from San Zaccaria or you could get the number 12 from Forndamente Nuove. I know the photo isnt of a... more travel advice

Lace Shopping (2)

As mentioned in the introduction, Burano is famous for its lace making industry, its all very pretty, and nice to... more travel advice

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Comments (10)

vtveen Jul 19, 2005 at 12:17 PM Report Abuse

Nice pics; also my favourite place around Venice
Daja123 Jul 19, 2005 at 12:08 PM Report Abuse

Fabulous page with great pictures, Nicola this was my favorite venetion island too. Thank you.
kyoub Mar 26, 2005 at 3:22 PM Report Abuse

What a fun place to look for masks. Interesting tips.
olja1234 Mar 10, 2005 at 9:30 AM Report Abuse

So colourful island, I love those brightly coloured houses, so charasteristic for Burano. Txs.
Yaqui Aug 24, 2004 at 2:26 PM Report Abuse

Such a lovely village, just like the post card......wow!
sue_stone Jul 20, 2004 at 1:29 PM Report Abuse

Hope to get there in October!
Mahieu Jun 2, 2004 at 11:57 AM Report Abuse

Seems like a great village! I'll definitely visit it! Thanks!
globetrott May 22, 2004 at 6:25 PM Report Abuse

toy town is a good expression for these colorful buildings along the quiet canals !
kazander May 17, 2004 at 6:46 AM Report Abuse

What a pretty place this looks like, I REALLY have to go back and spend time in Venice and the surrounding area!!! q*o*p
Skipkoo Mar 14, 2004 at 2:18 PM Report Abuse

I love the pictures of Burano. One of these days, we will get to Venice:-)